Tridex Asiatic Lily Bulbs

Asiatic Lily Tridex

Asiatic lily 'Tridex' has deep-red clusters of flowers that become darker towards the throat. Blooming in early summer on slender stalks, Lilium Tridex has large buds that flower into intensely red, almost purple blooms.

Details

Asiatic lily 'Tridex' has deep-red clusters of flowers that become darker towards the throat. Blooming in early summer on slender stalks, Lilium Tridex has large buds that flower into intensely red, almost purple blooms. These lilies are perfect for planting in containers. If planting multiple bulbs per pot, angle bulbs so top of bulbs are pointed towards rim to allow more room for blooming plants.

SKU

HSBC403

Common Name

Asiatic Lily Tridex

Botanical Name

Lilium Tridex

Zones

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Ships As

Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber

Light Requirements

Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade

Flower Color

Red

Mature Height

20-24" tall

Bulb Size

14-16 cm

Bulb Spacing

3-4 bulbs per sq. ft.

Planting Depth

Plant 6" deep

Bloom Time

Mid to late summer

Days to Bloom

80 Days

Planting Time

Spring / Summer

Soil Type

Average Soil

Soil Moisture

Average

Advantages

Easy to grow, Good for Cut Flowers

Additional Information

Lilies like their feet in the shade and faces in the sun so keep them happy by planting behind or amongst other perennials for a dramatic effect.

Ideal Region

Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest

Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada

No

Planting Guides

Lilium (Lily) - a huge genus of bulbous plants native primarily to the colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Although there are some sub-tropical species. The three biggest groups commonly grown include the Asiatic, Oriental and native North American species. The care of all three is similar.

Preferred growing conditions

Plant in a fast draining, compost enriched garden loam with full sun or a half day of partial sun. Lilies prefer slightly acid soil and are not a good choice for highly alkaline western soils unless you're willing to regularly acidify the soil with soil sulfur. Avoid clay unless amply amended with ample compost to improve drainage.

Mulch with commonly available mulch materials to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Cool, moist soil is essential for optimum growth and flowering of lilies.

Lilies prefer consistent moist soil and need regular irrigation when conditions are dry. They don't like to dry out, but are prone to rot if their planting site is in a depression and accumulates water after a good rain.

Deadheading keeps the plants looking tidy and help them conserve energy for bulb growth and not seed production. But it will not bring them back into bloom.

Fertilize generously in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost. This can be repeated in late spring to help build humus levels in their soil.

Special comments

Oriental lilies are very fragrant, while Asian lilies are not.

Some of the taller varieties may require staking in windy climates, as they can get up to 6 ft. tall and be top heavy with lots of flowers.

Cut back to just above ground level in late fall or early spring.

Mulch heavily with a 2 to 3 inch layer in late fall as the soil begins to freeze. This is especially important when planting new bulbs in zone 3 and 4 climates. If snow cover is not dependable, make fall mulching a regular practice.

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

Shipping

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